Ferric Chloride Hexahydrate

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Ferric Chloride Hexahydrate

Ferric chloride hexahydrate is a chemical substance; the molecular formula is FeCl3·6H2O. This product is yellowish-brown crystalline powder or lump solid, odorless, astringent. Melting point: 37°C. Boiling point: 280-285°C. Soluble in water, ethanol, ether. Insoluble in glycerol. The solution is acidic and can coagulate the protein. It has deliquescence and can deliquesce into a reddish-brown liquid in air.

Method of composition of ferric chloride hexahydrate

The iron filings are dissolved in hydrochloric acid to form ferrous chloride, which is then oxidized to ferric chloride by chlorine gas. The concentrated ferric chloride solution is cooled, and the solution is precipitated out six crystal waters as ferric chloride hexahydrate.

Ferric chloride hexahydrate uses

  • Wastewater purification precipitating agent.
  • Water purification agent (drinking water).
  • Organic synthesis catalyst.
  • Pharmaceutical industry.
  • Oxidants and coal dyes for the dye industry.
  • Chlorination agent for metallurgical industry.
  • Etching agent.

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